Senior Level Associate Project Architect Jobs
Senior level associate project architect jobs place experienced architects in ownership roles, leading project delivery, guiding design decisions, and directing the teams that bring complex builds to completion. With 32% of openings offering remote or hybrid flexibility, roles concentrate across Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Staffing & Recruiting, with Gensler, Jacobs, and DLR hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
This employee is responsible for the optimal technical and financial performance of their assigned project. Develop and implement Project Schedule and budget, promote effective client communications and negotiate addendums and change orders.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Schedule of “deliverables” including description, due dates, standards of acceptance (i.e., number of revisions) and any additional information/documentation required in reports
- Project start and completion timeline
- Provide documentation and any other required information to initiate and administer a project. This includes appropriate architectural and administrative staff data for generating a project number, task codes, etc.
- Develop all work scopes and prepare working budgets for projects, subcontracts and all related addendums for submittal to Associate Principal or Principal, as appropriate
- Develop a Project Schedule and Budget for each project assignment, secure approval, and manage project staff, subcontractors and resources
- Prepare monthly Project Status Reports on the project’s financial status, technical progress and schedules
- Assist in contract negotiations and budgets (consistent with company policies).
- Function as main communications conduit for clients regarding project requirements and communicate the information to all team members throughout the project’s duration
- Perform project and quality control reviews to assure that the project exceeds client expectations
- Assist C.A. Group in reviewing and approving shop drawings, answer field questions and dispose all RFI’s, FC’s and CO’s
- Mentor team staff, provide technical assistance and serve as resource to the staff-at-large in specific areas of expertise
- Review all invoices for accuracy and contract compliance (project/contract number, address, format, content, etc.) and ensure that invoices are properly submitted
- Document and obtain all necessary change orders and addendums, in a timely manner.
- Deliver projects within budgets at or above initial profit estimates
- Develop new business with assigned clients and participate as requested in proposal development and presentations
QUALITIES
- Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, solve problems, and motivate others, while maintaining effective relationships with clients by meeting or exceeding their requirements and expectations
- Must have a thorough understanding of state / local codes and accessibility requirements meeting state and federal standards
- Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients and top management
- Good judgment and reasoning ability, enabling problem solving with the constant shifting of priorities and daily tasks
- Self-motivated personality to take on projects and assignments
- Ability to manage time, deadline oriented, and takes initiative (self-starter)
- Proven record in developing and maintaining client relationship
- Develop skills in negotiation and dispute resolution
- Keen observation and detail-oriented skills
- Strong decision-making skills and responsibility for quality control of documents
- Strong organizational skills and disciplined accuracy are required
- Solid track record in successful design projects
- Knowledge of professional ethics, as applied to architecture
- Strong working knowledge of allied design disciplines
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for managing the Associates and Job Captains
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Education: Bachelor of Architecture, or equivalent
- Experience: Recommend 7 years minimum in Architecture
- License: Recommended
- Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in REVIT, MS Office required, Photoshop and/or InDesign a plus
- Building Type: Wood-framed & steel mixed-use high-density
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Requires excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate
- Must be able to write reports and business correspondence in clear concise business English.
- Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public in a professional, collegial manner.
INTRODUCTION
This employee is responsible for the optimal technical and financial performance of their assigned project. Develop and implement Project Schedule and budget, promote effective client communications and negotiate addendums and change orders.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Schedule of “deliverables” including description, due dates, standards of acceptance (i.e., number of revisions) and any additional information/documentation required in reports
- Project start and completion timeline
- Provide documentation and any other required information to initiate and administer a project. This includes appropriate architectural and administrative staff data for generating a project number, task codes, etc.
- Develop all work scopes and prepare working budgets for projects, subcontracts and all related addendums for submittal to Associate Principal or Principal, as appropriate
- Develop a Project Schedule and Budget for each project assignment, secure approval, and manage project staff, subcontractors and resources
- Prepare monthly Project Status Reports on the project’s financial status, technical progress and schedules
- Assist in contract negotiations and budgets (consistent with company policies).
- Function as main communications conduit for clients regarding project requirements and communicate the information to all team members throughout the project’s duration
- Perform project and quality control reviews to assure that the project exceeds client expectations
- Assist C.A. Group in reviewing and approving shop drawings, answer field questions and dispose all RFI’s, FC’s and CO’s
- Mentor team staff, provide technical assistance and serve as resource to the staff-at-large in specific areas of expertise
- Review all invoices for accuracy and contract compliance (project/contract number, address, format, content, etc.) and ensure that invoices are properly submitted
- Document and obtain all necessary change orders and addendums, in a timely manner.
- Deliver projects within budgets at or above initial profit estimates
- Develop new business with assigned clients and participate as requested in proposal development and presentations
QUALITIES
- Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, solve problems, and motivate others, while maintaining effective relationships with clients by meeting or exceeding their requirements and expectations
- Must have a thorough understanding of state / local codes and accessibility requirements meeting state and federal standards
- Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients and top management
- Good judgment and reasoning ability, enabling problem solving with the constant shifting of priorities and daily tasks
- Self-motivated personality to take on projects and assignments
- Ability to manage time, deadline oriented, and takes initiative (self-starter)
- Proven record in developing and maintaining client relationship
- Develop skills in negotiation and dispute resolution
- Keen observation and detail-oriented skills
- Strong decision-making skills and responsibility for quality control of documents
- Strong organizational skills and disciplined accuracy are required
- Solid track record in successful design projects
- Knowledge of professional ethics, as applied to architecture
- Strong working knowledge of allied design disciplines
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for managing the Associates and Job Captains
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Education: Bachelor of Architecture, or equivalent
- Experience: Recommend 7 years minimum in Architecture
- License: Recommended
- Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in REVIT, MS Office required, Photoshop and/or InDesign a plus
- Building Type: Wood-framed & steel mixed-use high-density
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Requires excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate
- Must be able to write reports and business correspondence in clear concise business English.
- Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public in a professional, collegial manner.
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Who's Hiring
- Gensler13
- Jacobs10
- DLR6
- Colliers Engineering & Design6
- Jobot5
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate57
- Consulting & Professional Services40
- Staffing & Recruiting5
- Technology & Software2
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
Senior Level Associate Project Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level associate project architect job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have led full project cycles, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating ownership over design documentation, consultant coordination, and client communication sets strong applicants apart. A portfolio showing built work from schematic design through construction administration is expected. Licensure progress, or an active architecture license, signals readiness for the accountability these roles carry.
Which companies hire senior level associate project architects?
Companies hiring senior level associate project architects right now include Gensler, Jacobs, and DLR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from established architecture and design firms, large general contractors, real estate developers, and institutional owners managing ongoing capital programs.
Are there remote senior level associate project architect jobs?
Yes, though remote availability varies by firm size and project type. About 32% of senior level associate project architect openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the more common structure at this level given the coordination demands of active construction projects.
What makes an associate project architect role senior level?
Senior level roles carry accountability that mid-level positions do not. That means owning the project management workload, making binding design and documentation decisions, managing external consultants, and mentoring junior staff. Employers expect candidates to run multiple project phases simultaneously, interface directly with clients, and take responsibility for schedule and budget outcomes without day-to-day supervision.
Which industries hire the most senior level associate project architects?
Senior level associate project architect roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because they maintain large capital project pipelines that require experienced architectural leadership to deliver on time and within scope.